Recognizing Our Extraordinary Volunteers


On Thursday, June 19, KCMPI hosted its 2014 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet at one of Kansas City’s unique downtown venues, The Terrace on Grand

 

The theme of the evening was Ignite the Fire and featured red hot centerpieces by Studio Dan Meiners. At the special event, KCMPI recognized its annual award winners ranging from Committee Chair of the Year to Supplier of the Year, thanked its outgoing Board of Directors, and inducted the 2014-2015 Board of Directors. The evening’s Master of Ceremonies was Bishop-McCann’s very own CEO Dan Nilsen.

The evening began with a rooftop cocktail reception followed by dinner, recognition of KCMPI’s outstanding volunteers and sponsors, and a one-of-a-kind performance painting by Mike Debus. He had the audience in awe as they watched him create his artistic version of the famous Kansas City landmark, the J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain. In addition to the live auction of Debus’ painting, the conclusion of KCMPI’s online silent auction created competition and buzz among the more than 80 attendees.

Congratulations to KCMPI’s 2013-2014 award recipients!

Employer Appreciation The Westin and Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center

Rising Star Tony Ballard – Kansas State University

Committee Chair of the Year Lynn Gross, CMP -Community Service Liaison – Distinctive Meetings, Inc.

Committee of the Year CMP/CMM
Lorie Salts, CMP – HelmsBriscoe
Diane Miller, CMP Church of the Nazarene
Marilyn Cupples, CMP Hilton President Kansas City
Karen Freeman, CMP VSR Financial Services
Annisa Rector, CMP Independent Planner

Supplier of the Year Brandi Brumback – Pinstripes

Planner of the Year Kathy Thompson, CMP, CMM – Bushnell Outdoor Products

Caterer of the Year Above & Beyond Catering – Field 2 Table 2013

Social Event of the Year Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet 2013
Kara Brady – GF Management
Andrayana Getchell, CMP – The National Center for Drug Free Sport, Inc
Michelle Lizak, CMP – Sprint
Kathleen Murray
Sharon Richards, CMP – The Westin and Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center
Megan O'Keefe, CMP – Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Megan Gialde – Hotel Phillips
Tricia Clement, CMP – Bishop-
McCann
Cheryle Grinter – KCMPI

Education Program of the Year Kansas City State of the Industry Breakfast
Belinda Waldo – Associated Luxury Hotels International
Alton Hagen, CMP, DMCP – Agenda USA

Special Recognition
Cheryle Grinter – KCMPI, Chapter Administrator
Terry Eisman – KCMPI Website Management
Bill Lawrence – KCMPI Database Management
Tricia Clement, CMP – KCMPI, 2013-2014 President

Congratulations to KCMPI’s New CMPs
Carrie Stricker, CMP – The Wellington Group
Lynn Gross, CMP –
Distinctive Meetings, Inc.
Lindy Clark, CMP – Sprint
Tracey Kemper, CMP – HNTB Companies
June Dobson, CMP – HNTB Companies

Thank you to our outgoing 2013-2014 Board of Directors!
Tricia Clement, CMP – President – Bishop-McCann
Karen Hoch – President-Elect – People to People International
Kara Brady – Immediate Past President – Holiday Inn Express/Hampton Inn
Patti Jo Gaughan, CMP – VP, Finance – Meeting Management & Consulting, LLC
Rob Wilson – VP, Education – Meeting Evolution
Sarah Morrissey – VP, Membership – Distinctive Meetings Inc.
Michelle Lizak, CMP – VP, Communications – Sprint
Brandi Brumback – Director, Education – Pinstripes, Inc.
Megan O’Keefe – Director, Membership – Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Andrayana Getchell – Director, Leadership – The National Center for Drug Free Sport, Inc.

Congratulations to our 2014-2015 Board of Directors!
Karen Hoch – President – People to People International
Phil Allemang, CAS - President-Elect – Proforma US Marketing
Tricia Clement, CMP – Immediate Past President – Bishop-McCann
Dorothy Theisen, CMP – VP, Finance – Advanstar Communications, Inc.
Patti Jo Gaughan, CMP – Director, Strategic Alliance – Meeting Management & Consulting, LLC
Tony Ballard – VP, Education – Kansas State University
Lynn Gross, CMP – VP, Membership – Distinctive Meetings Inc.
Andrea Cowsar, CMP – VP, Communications – San Diego Tourism Authority
Brandi Brumback – Director, Education – Pinstripes, Inc.
Megan O’Keefe – Director, Membership – Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
Carolyn Sterbenz – Director, Leadership – Prestige Resorts & Destinations, Ltd.
Shari Hockenbery, CMP – Director, Special Events – Francis Family Foundation


Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Terrace on Grand 

Studio Dan Meiners

Black Mariah Productions

Mike Debus Performance Painting

We invite you to browse the photo album from the evening! 

SAVE THE DATE!
KCMPI’s 
2015 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet 
planned for June 11 
at the hip and happening Hotel Phillips 
in the heart of downtown Kansas City!